Strengthening

Definition

Strengthening in operant conditioning refers to the process of increasing the likelihood or frequency of a response by following it with a pleasurable consequence. It involves reinforcing a behavior to make it more likely to occur again in the future.

Related terms

Positive Reinforcement: Positive reinforcement is when a desirable stimulus is added or presented after a behavior, making that behavior more likely to occur in the future.

Operant Conditioning: Operant conditioning is a type of learning in which behaviors are strengthened or weakened by consequences.

Pleasurable Consequence: A pleasurable consequence is something positive or rewarding that follows a behavior, making that behavior more likely to happen again.